It may sound unlikely, but climate change, weather and the road freight transportation industry are actually very much intertwined. Climate impacts create secondary effects that lead not only to infrastructure and fleet damage or delays but also to harvesting and agricultural challenges. When it comes to delivering fresh produce, both domestically and across borders, weather can pose a risk to the viability and profitability of the logistics sector, especially during already intense peak seasons.

How does climate change impact the logistics of fresh produce?

The French A9 motorway was flooded yesterday morning in the Gard area due to heavy rains. Cars and HGVs were under water, the motorway had to be closed, and twenty-three people had to be rescued from their vehicles by firefighters.

Cars and lorries under water on southern French motorway after heavy rain

Sudeten mountains cannot be found in Slovakia


How does climate change impact the logistics of fresh produce?

Cars and lorries under water on southern French motorway after heavy rain

State of emergency in Slovakia due to difficult weather conditions. Some passes are closed for truck traffic